The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi has travelled across the land of three rivers – Punjab. Common man got the chance to see, touch & feel the prized baton. From an elderly farmer in the large farmlands of the state to its, traditional dancers & martial artists, everyone became the proud Batonbearer. They felt part of the mega-event to be organised in the national capital.
After finishing its international leg of journey covering 170,000 kilometers, the baton entered India through the Wagah Border amidst a spectacular ceremony on 25 June 2010.
Next day, the baton left Amritsar (Khasa) Army Cantt for Jallandhar. At Jallandhar baton was welcomed at Hans Raj Maha Vidalya Jallandhar followed by a visit to CRPF divisional Headquarters as well as a battalion of ITBP. All senior officers of these forces along with other staff were present to greet the baton. Punjab Armed Police (PAP) Rama Mandi & Maharaja Ranjit Singh Police Academy, Phillaur were the next destinations where-in baton was received by retired & serving police officers. Batonbearers were applauded by garlands & bouquets; their creativity was visible in the way the relay was organised with mounted horses with Bhangra & Gidda performers dancing in front of the Batonbearers. This was the place where Maharaja Ranjit Singh built his journal to make sure victory over Lahore, & the troops marched towards west to conquer his next location.
The baton halted at Punjab Agriculture University Ludhiana, immediately after which there was tree plantation. Ms. Alka Lamba accompanied by baton crew planted medicinal plant’s saplings to boost the green revolution. In Ludhiana, the baton visited Bharat Nagar Chowk.
The baton’s next location was Patiala where the baton was received by famous cricket player, commentator & MP Mr. Navjot Singh Sidhu who later joined the relay at Patiala Polo Ground. The sport city had organised a superb relay where-in about 20 Arjuna Awardee participated. The relay ended at NIS (National Institute Sports) of Patiala. Here the baton was joined by the community of Patiala for a cultural show followed by dinner.
In Patiala, the prominent Batonbearers were, Mr. Bahadur Singh, Brig. Labh Singh, Mr. Garbax Singh Sanhu, Ms. Rupa Saini (Hockey), Mr. Jugraj Singh (Athletic), Mr. Satbir Singh, Capt. HDS Brar (Automobile Race), Sub. Sham Singh, Mr. Deepak Patiala, Wg. Cdr. Gurpreet Singh Cheema (Defance Flyer), Mr. Harveen Saroa (Shooting), Mr. Sukchain Sing Cheema (Wrestler), Ms. Sunita Devi (Athletic), Mr. Shudeep Singh (Athletics), Mr. Balkar Singh (Athletics), Mr. Variender Singh (Boxing), Mr. Gurmukh Singh Sandhu (Wrestling), Mr. Ram Singh (Boxing), Mr. Palwinder Singh Cheema, Mr. Gaganjit Singh, Mr. Shamsher Singh Bhoparai (Volley Ball), Mr. Satnam Sing Maan (Jogging), Mr. Sandeep Kaur (Hockey) & Mr. Jagmohan Singh (Athletic).
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